Organizational Psychologist

Job description / Role

Department:

Human Resources/Organizational Development

Reports To:

CEO

Summary:

The Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychologist will apply psychological principles and research methods to improve the overall work environment, enhance employee well-being, and increase organizational effectiveness. This role will focus on areas such as employee selection and training, organizational development, performance management, workplace health and safety (including mental health), and creating a positive and productive work culture.

Responsibilities:

• Job Analysis and Design: Conduct job analyses to identify essential job functions, skills, and competencies required for various roles. Develop job descriptions and specifications.
• Employee Selection and Placement: Develop and validate selection tools (e.g., assessments, interviews) to ensure the hiring of qualified candidates who are a good fit for the organization and its culture.
• Training and Development: Design, implement, and evaluate training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance. This includes training on topics such as leadership development, communication skills, and stress management.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement performance appraisal systems that are fair, accurate, and aligned with organizational goals. Provide feedback and coaching to managers on performance management best practices.
• Organizational Development: Diagnose organizational issues and design interventions to improve organizational effectiveness, including team building, change management, and conflict resolution.
• Workplace Health and Safety (including Mental Health): Develop and implement programs to promote employee well-being, reduce workplace stress, prevent burnout, and foster a psychologically safe work environment. This includes:
  • Conducting assessments of workplace stressors and developing interventions to mitigate them.
  • Developing and delivering training on mental health awareness, stress management, and resilience.
  • Collaborating with HR and other departments to create policies and practices that support employee mental health.
• Employee Surveys and Data Analysis: Design and administer employee surveys to assess employee attitudes, morale, and engagement. Analyze data and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Research and Evaluation: Conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of organizational interventions and contribute to the field of I-O psychology.
• Consultation and Collaboration: Provide consultation to managers and employees on a variety of organizational issues. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., HR, Legal, Operations) to achieve organizational goals.
• Stay current on best practices and research in the field of I-O psychology, particularly as it relates to workplace mental health and well-being.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of psychological principles, research methods, and statistical analysis.
• Experience in applying I-O psychology principles in a workplace setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with survey design, data analysis, and report writing.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Experience in developing and implementing mental health and well-being programs is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., SIOP membership).
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the company.

About the Company

The Professionals is a Saudi leading Consulting firm that was established in 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Since 2015 until now, we’ve become a successful partner in delivering unique consulting services to our partners who operate in different industries and sectors.

We always combine our service offerings by adopting global best practices with local in-depth understanding and delivering it with a passion to exceed our partners’ expectations to achieve their business objectives.